week 1 of gen med

all weekend long i was eagerly anticipating starting on a new rotation with a (hopefully) eccentric consultant.

olivia's criteria for eccentricity (male version)
- interesting eyewear (eyewear- but not particularly interesting)
- briefcase (check)
- suit (yes; with added holes for character)
- long/white/curly/steel-grey hair (nope)
- frequent use of intensively curious expression (check!!!)
- european accent (nope- disappointingly, not even a british accent)
- strong opinion on obscure topics (check)

total of 4.5 points = high likelihood of eccentricity

i'm very disappointed about the presentable haircut, but i can't really complain. furthermore when he heard someone making a cynical comment, he didn't laugh along with everybody but very heroically corrected her and emphasised the importance of never losing empathy in our profession.

needless to say, i'm just a little bit star-struck.

also, i noticed today that i am definitely regarded as part of the team. even though all i really say is "i'll check with X and get back to you". i am not really sure when that change began, but it's the start of an irreversible movement towards graduation. NO! i've only put in fifteen or so cannulae this year! job applications? what?? somebody slow the passing of time, please.

meanwhile, happy international nurses' day! thank you for the free chocolate cake and chai latte :)